Software Engineer at Hello Tractor

Hello Tractor – We are an agricultural technology company that is improving global food and income security by building a network of “Smart Tractor” owners that farmers obtain service from via SMS. This way, small landowners have access to affordable farm machine services to increase their productivity.

Job Title: Android Software Engineer

Responsibilities

• Build and translate designs and wireframes into high quality code


• Design, build, and maintain high performance, reusable, and reliable Java code (in Android)


• Ensure the best possible performance, quality, and responsiveness of the application


• Identify and correct bottlenecks and fix bugs


• Help maintain code quality, organization, and automatization


• Work with outside data sources and API’s


• Continuously discover, evaluate, and implement new technologies to maximize development efficiency.

Requirements

• At least 2 years experience building Android applications


• You are curious about how things work


• Must have published at least one original Android app (provide app link or apk)


• Experience in JSON,XML and interfacing Android applications to server side API’s


• Experience with system performance optimizations


• Strong knowledge of Android UI design principles, patterns, and best practices


• Experience with compiler optimization and code generation


• Experience consuming Google map APIs and a deep understanding of GPS technology


• Extensive understanding of Android framework components and their respective lifecycles


• Strong computer science fundamentals: data structures, algorithms and programming languages


• An excellent understanding of best practices for networking, concurrency and threading


• Current and detailed knowledge of the capabilities of different Android API levels


• Experience working closely with product teams, designers, and other developers to create a truly delightful mobile experience


• A familiarity with the Android tool ecosystem for development, testing, debugging, and performance benchmarking


• At least four years engineering experience, a large portion of which in a team environment


• Deep understanding of relational databases


• Ability to understand business requirements and translate them into technical requirements


• Proficient understanding of code versioning tools, such as Git


• Familiarity with continuous integration


• Familiarity with Scrum and Agile Methodologies


• Prior experience with or knowledge of large scale, high volume systems


• Strong communication skills, a positive attitude, and empathy


• Self-­awareness and a desire to continually improve

Bonus Requirements

• BS/MS Degree in Computer Science, Engineering or a related subject.


• Experience using mBaaS such as Kinvey


• Experience building APIs and Webhooks


• Deep knowledge of mobile frontend development


• Experience using Amazon Web Services and/or Google Cloud Platform and playing a sysAdmin role


• Experience working in a startup.

Location: Abuja

Closing Date
20th December, 2016.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV’s to: rasheeda@hellotractor.com with the title – ANDROID ENGINEER APPLICATION – [YOUR NAME].

Note: 

• Also introduce yourself, tell us why you want to work with us, add links to projects you have worked on and attach a one page resume.